brake fluid
All brake fluid is _________ - this means they absorb water/moisture. !!!test related!!! double jeopardy
hygroscopic
This is the most commonly used brake fluid for most vehicles
DOT3
these are material 2 materials are brake master cylinder made of. both required !!! test related !!!
cast iron or aluminum
what type of brake booster can use a external vacuum pump or engine vacuum to operate. !!!test related!!!
double jeopardy
vacuum assisted brake booster
dissipation of heat from the brake components is necessary to prevent _________?!!!test related!!!
brake fade
the brake fluid will NOT drop significantly when this part of the brake system wears down. !!!test related!!!
drum brakes/brake shoes/brake drum
all acceptable
This is the color of brake fluid. !!!test related!!!
clear/amber
where is the brake light (stop light) switch located or mounted on modern late model vehicles. !!! test related!!!
on a bracket above the brake pedal
brake hoses are made of?
rubber
the upward movement of the rear suspension opens the _______. !!!test related!!!
height sensing proportioning valve
translucent/see through brake fluid reservoirs eliminated the need to remove the cap during a complete brake inspection. TRUE or FALSE. !!!test related!!!
FALSE
This happens when the brake fluid absorbs moisture.!!!test related!!! double jeopardy
The boiling point is lowered/drops
master cylinders are NOT typically overhauled: they are replaced with ______ or ______. Both required. !!! test related!!!
new or rebuilt
brake lines are made of? !!!test related!!!
double wall steel tubing
organic friction material is ________ than semi metallic friction materials. !!!test related!!!
quieter than
this is recommended by the manufacturers at or around 60,000 miles for normal operation.!!!test related!!!
changing brake fluid/flushing brake fluid.
both acceptable
All manufacturers recommend a specific procedure when bleeding brakes. TRUE or FALSE. !!!test related!!!
TRUE
An aluminum master cylinder has a anodized aluminum bore, is also called a composite master cylinder, and has a ______ _______. !!! test related!!!
plastic reservoir
this is the most likely cause of brake hose failure. !!! test related!!! double jeopardy
stressing of the hose during installation or during service.
the proportioning valve reduces fluid pressure to _______.!!!test related!!!
the rear brakes during hard braking
This caused the reservoir cap seal to become deteriorated, swollen, or disintegrated. !!!test related!!!
petroleum-based lubricants contaminated brake fluid
_______friction is generated between the pads and rotors when the vehicle is descending/braking down a hill.!!!test related!!!
kinetic
the purpose of a master cylinder is to _______________________________________.!!!test related!!!
generate hydraulic pressure.
what type of power-assist unit uses pressure developed by an external pump, such as a power steering pump? !!!test related!!!
hydraulic assist. hydraboost acceptable
the size and material composition of brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums and other components is based on. what is the deciding factors.!!!test related!!! 2 answers required
the weight and top speed. both required